Programming Team Lead (Engine)

Ubisoft Entertainment; Saguenay; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative studio is seeking a Team Lead (Engine) to guide talented programmers in creating technology for world-class games. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you will lead a team, solve problems, and collaborate with various disciplines to ensure timely delivery of high-quality systems. Embrace the chance to make a significant impact in the gaming industry while enjoying a flexible and supportive workplace with excellent benefits, including generous vacation time and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

6 weeks of vacation

Enriched parental leave

Ubi gym access

Complete group insurance program

Telemedicine services

RRSP with contribution

Advantageous bonus program

Right to disconnect measures

Part-time work option

Qualifications

• Several years of solid experience in programming and team management.
• Strong knowledge of programming languages and game production.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of programmers in developing technology for games.
• Coordinate with other leads to improve workflows and deliver on time.

Skills

C++

C#

Java

Python

Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Computer Engineering

Tools

Video Game Engines

Embedded Software

Job description

Ubisoft Saguenay is a multidisciplinary team that has been shaping the video game industry since 2018. At the studio, you will discover an innovative, dynamic and creatively rich world. A unique environment that offers constant career advancement, a welcoming learning environment, competitive compensation packages, and most importantly, equal opportunity. Joining Ubisoft Saguenay means playing a key role in the development of world-class games in collaboration with other Ubisoft studios. We are looking for passionate creators who want to create exceptional games and provide memorable experiences for our players.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Team Lead (Engine) at Ubisoft Saguenay, you guide a group of talented and inspired programmers who develop technology critical to the creation of games Ubisoft fans can’t wait to play. Your team achieves its ambitions thanks to your technical know-how, leadership and ability to make informed decisions. You take pride and share passion for the systems your team develops together.

Your vision and your deep comprehension of what everyone does on your team allow you to harmonize and to multiply the results of everyone’s contribution. When quality systems are delivered and when they work together cohesively, you know you have contributed to offering a rich experience to our players. That’s what truly motivates you.

What you'll do

On a typical day, you gather your team to discuss progress with assigned tasks. You note issues and brainstorm ways to address them. You review outstanding bugs and how best to approach them. You communicate regularly with leads from other disciplines, to plan ahead, identify risks and deliver on time.

You code alongside your team on a daily basis. You regularly update your Project Lead on your team’s assignments and meet with other leads both within and outside your project to discuss how to improve workflows and share technology.

QUALIFICATIONS

What you'll bring

• A degree in computer science or computer engineering;
• A good knowledge of programming languages such as C++, C#, Java, Python or others;
• Several years of solid experience in programming;
• Knowledge of video game engines or experience in embedded software programming or similar;
• Experience in managing a team of programmers or other similar experience;
• Excellent communication and strategic leadership skills;
• The ability to remain calm in difficult situations (you know there is always a solution);
• An understanding of game production and good interpersonal skills with non-technical people.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

What to send our way

• Your CV highlighting your education, experience, skills and, if applicable, your delivered games.

Working at Ubisoft means

• A hybrid and flexible work mode, 6 weeks of vacation in your first year, an enriched parental leave, a Ubi gym directly in our offices, a complete group insurance program, access to complete Dialogue telemedicine services, an RRSP with a contribution from Ubisoft, an advantageous bonus program, concrete measures to ensure the right to disconnect, the option of working part-time and much more.
• Joining a team of 21,000 Ubisoft employees working across more than 40 locations around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their dedication and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come;
• Working for an equal opportunity employer, where diversity is a priority. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or health status.
• Working as a team to enrich players’ lives through unique and memorable gaming experiences and by improving the positive impacts of our games.